Tuesday, April 16 2019 13:00

ArmInfo. In the days of the "velvet revolution", a new relationship between law enforcement agencies and society began. This opinion was expressed by Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan on April 16 at a solemn meeting dedicated to  the Day of Police. In connection with the professional holiday, many  policemen were awarded government awards."Exactly a year ago, on this  day, we were together, but on opposite sides of the barbed wire. 

But I consider this day to be a landmark for relations between the  police and the society of Armenia. And, despite all their conflicts,  the events of that day showed that between citizens and the police  have no hatred, "said Pashinyan.The prime minister recalled that in  any case the Police is a power structure and even in a developed  democratic state, it is from time to time forced to resort to force  measures. "But it is important to emphasize that the actions of the  Police should not cause hatred and show hatred. I believe that in  Armenia, hatred is eliminated from the relations of the authorities  and society, power structures and society," he said.The head of the  government is convinced that the law enforcement agencies, especially  the Police, is one of the pillars of the Armenian statehood.

 "The high level of the police's fulfillment of its functions  indicates the effectiveness of the state," said Pashinyan. He  expressed hope that in the new Armenia the police will have a new  image, there will be a new content. "The police will never serve any  political force, team. It should serve the Constitution, the laws and  the people of Armenia," the head of the Cabinet said.According to the  Prime Minister, in today's Armenia not everything is perfect, but she  is confident and on the right path. "And this police aspiration must  be to achieve excellence," he said.Nikol Pashinyan congratulated all  police officers, thanked them for their service. "I thank those who  are on duty at the border. I thank the police who save lives, defend  the rule of law, the state, the people and the future. I am sure that  we have such a police force," the Armenian Prime Minister said